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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,226.63 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,226.63 and 270.10 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,226.63 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,226.63 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,226.63 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 331,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,313.45/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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